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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550314_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210910 September 10, 2021 Paul Otto Email: paulottoemail@gmail.com SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report 2165 Riceville Road NPDES WW Permit No. NCG550314 Buncombe County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 2165 Riceville Road on 9/10/2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCG550314. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this inspection report is not required. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500 or via email at stephanie.williams@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Stephanie Williams, Environmental Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report, Change of Ownership Form Ec: Laserfiche DocuSign Envelope ID: 5BD1F01D-C6BD-4C57-823A-600AF08AD299 EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D.C. 20460 Water Compliance Inspection Report Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 N 52 NCG550314 21/09/10 C S31112171819 20 21 66 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved------------------- N67707172 73 74 75 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 2165 Riceville Road 2165 Riceville Rd Asheville NC 28805 Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 11:10AM 21/09/10 13/08/01 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Other Facility Data 11:50AM 21/09/10 18/07/31 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Bobby W Payne,2165 Riceville Rd Asheville NC 28805//828-298-1582/Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance Self-Monitoring Program Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Stephanie A Williams DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4500/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page#1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 5BD1F01D-C6BD-4C57-823A-600AF08AD299 9/10/2021 9/10/2021 NPDES yr/mo/day 21/09/10 Inspection Type C3111218 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Stephanie Williams, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the single-family wastewater disposal system that services 2165 Riceville Rd on September 10, 2021. This inspection was conducted to determine if the system is being operated and maintained in compliance with General NPDES Permit No. NCG550000. Paul Otto (Owner) was present during the inspection. Ms. Williams mailed a pre-inspection letter on 8/20/2021, prior to which Mr. Otto was unaware that the property is associated with an NPDES Permit. During the inspection, a septic company was on site evaluating the septic tank. The solids level indicated that the tank did not need to be pumped at the time. During the inspection, Mr. Otto stated that he has not seen the system discharge in the two years that he has owned the property. Ms. Williams found no evidence that the system discharges – the bottom of the chlorination and dechlorination chambers were found to be dry, and tablets were still intact in the tubes even though Mr. Otto had not added tablets at any point in the two years he has owned the property. If the system begins to discharge at any point in the future, annual sampling will be required and the chlorination and dechlorination tubes will need to be kept full. The permit is currently expired and will remain expired until the ownership is updated. A Change of Ownership form needs to be submitted to reflect the current owner. A copy of the form can be found attached to this report. NCG550314 17 (Cont.) Page#2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 5BD1F01D-C6BD-4C57-823A-600AF08AD299 Permit:NCG550314 Inspection Date:09/10/2021 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: 2165 Riceville Road Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? Is the facility as described in the permit? # Are there any special conditions for the permit? Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? The permit is currently expired and a change of ownership needs to be submitted. See summary for details. Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? Are pumps or syphons operating properly? Are high and low water alarms operating properly? A septic company was on site to evaluate the system at the time of the inspection. See summary for details. Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate)Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? Is the distribution box level and watertight? Is sand filter free of ponding? Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? # Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) Comment: Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Page#3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 5BD1F01D-C6BD-4C57-823A-600AF08AD299 Permit:NCG550314 Inspection Date:09/10/2021 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: 2165 Riceville Road Compliance Evaluation Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Number of tubes in use?2 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? The chlorine chamber is dry and there are tablets remaining from more than two years ago. See summary for details. Comment: De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ?Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? Is storage appropriate for cylinders? # Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use?2 The dechlorination chamber is dry and there are tablets remaining from more than two years ago. See summary for details. Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Mr. Otto stated that the pipe has not discharged in the last two years and there was no evidence indicating that the pipe discharges. See summary for details. Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Page#4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 5BD1F01D-C6BD-4C57-823A-600AF08AD299 Permit:NCG550314 Inspection Date:09/10/2021 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: 2165 Riceville Road Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE The system does not discharge, therefore sampling is not required. If the system begins to discharge annual sampling will become required. See summary for details. Comment: Page#5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 5BD1F01D-C6BD-4C57-823A-600AF08AD299 PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM I. CURRENT PERMIT INFORMATION: Permit Number: NC00___/___/___/___/___ or NCG5__/__/__/__/__ 1. Facility Name: II. NEW OWNER/NAME INFORMATION: 1. This request for a name change is a result of: _____a. Change in ownership of property/company _____b. Name change only _____c. Other (please explain): 2. New owner's name (name to be put on permit): 3. New owner's or signing official's name and title: (Person legally responsible for permit) (Title) 4. Mailing address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: ( ) E-mail address: THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE DIVISION UNLESS ALL OF THE APPLICABLE ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMITTAL. REQUIRED ITEMS: 1. This completed application form 2. Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as a property deed, articles of incorporation, or sales agreement) [see reverse side of this page for signature requirements] DocuSign Envelope ID: 5BD1F01D-C6BD-4C57-823A-600AF08AD299 NPDES Name & Ownership Change Page 2 of 2 Version 11/2020 Applicant's Certification: I, , attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned as incomplete. Signature: Date: THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION & MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDDRESS: NC DEQ / DWR / NPDES 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 DocuSign Envelope ID: 5BD1F01D-C6BD-4C57-823A-600AF08AD299